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Trace-in-Metal Granted Prized Secured by Design status

Trace-in-Metal Granted Prized Secured by Design status

A North Yorkshire businesses’ revolutionary security system which protects lead roofs from metal thieves, has achieved the prized Police crime prevention accreditation Secured by Design.

The process used by York-based Trace-in-Metal involves infusing thousands of microdots into metal sheets ‘marking’ them with a unique identifying code.

SALTO Systems attain Secured by Design accreditation

SALTO Systems attain Secured by Design accreditation

SALTO Systems – world leaders in wire-free, wireless and cloud based access control solutions – has been been awarded the prestigious Secured by Design (SBD) accreditation for its electronic security products.

It means our XS4 electronic escutcheons and XS4 GEO electronic cylinder products have not only passed SBD's stringent security tests but also that these approved products will be routinely audited or re-certified every year – providing valuable evidence  of our continued compliance.

Grosvenor Steels itself for Further Success

Grosvenor Steels itself for Further Success

Grosvenor Technology, provider of security and attendance solutions, are delighted to announce a new partnership with one of the world's largest steel producers for the supply of its IT31 Workforce Management Terminals.

The inaugural project, itself worth several hundred thousand pounds, is due to be deployed in one European site in early 2017 and is expected to deliver substantial efficiencies and cost savings for the client. Grosvenor expects the relationship to continue for several years as has been the case with similar projects for other global clients.

KIS Technology Achieves National Police Accreditation

KIS Technology Achieves National Police Accreditation

Kings Security gain Secured by Design certificate for ground breaking product

Kings Security has been awarded Secured by Design accreditation for its award winning KIS product which provides sophisticated commercial security solutions.

Important new security standard for access control units

Important new security standard for access control units

A new security standard has been launched in the UK for door entry units that control access to blocks of flats.

The standard that is referenced UL293 – ‘Outline of Investigation for Access Control Units intended for use in the UK’ – is the result of a three-year development period between UL, a global standards and certification body, and the police initiative Secured By Design (SBD), which is managed on behalf of the police service by Police Crime Prevention Initiatives (PCPI).

DNA Spray Puts Burglar Away

DNA Spray Puts Burglar Away

  • DNA Spray identifies man after convenience store burglary
  • Pleaded guilty after DNA markings linked him to crime

Cubs learn all about crime prevention

West Yorkshire Police and the University of Huddersfield have teamed up with local Cub packs to help teach the youngsters to 'be prepared' and help prevent crime.

The three organisations have worked in partnership to create a crime prevention badge which local cubs can earn after completing a programme of crime busting activities.

Jacksons Fencing Expands New Business Development Department

Jacksons Fencing Expands New Business Development Department

Jacksons Fencing, one of the UK's leading designers, manufacturers and installers of security fencing and integrated access systems has expanded its high-level sales team with a new appointment. Samuel Murphy will occupy the crucial role of Commercial Business Development Manager and will be responsible for helping to build and nurture relationships with existing and new clients within the North.

Introducing Ronnie: SelectaDNA's Newest Canine Recruit

Introducing Ronnie: SelectaDNA's Newest Canine Recruit

In partnership with Search Dogs UK and due to increased demand to assist with police operations, forensic marking company Selectamark can now offer a second SelectaDNA search dog.

Joining Jazz, the world's first detection dog to be trained to sniff out SelectaDNA forensic markers, is a 3-year old black Labrador called Ronnie. Like Jazz, Ronnie has been trained by specialist dog trainer Mick Swindells of Search Dogs UK, who has had Ronnie since he was 6 months old.

Bluesky Certification Achieves UKAS Accreditation

Bluesky Certification Achieves UKAS Accreditation

Bluesky Certification has achieved accreditation for product certification to ISO/IEC 17065:2012 with the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).

Jacksons Fencing Appoints New Commercial Business Development Manager for the South

Jacksons Fencing Appoints New Commercial Business Development Manager for the South

Jacksons Fencing, one of the UK's leading designers, manufacturers and installers of security fencing and access control systems has further strengthened its sales team with the appointment of Emma Harrison as Commercial Business Development Manager, covering the south of the country.

Bluesky Certification Launched

Bluesky Certification Launched

Simon Beer has launched Bluesky Certification, specialising in the certification of doors, windows, glass and fire resistant products.

"Our conversations with customers have identified a need for credible certification, which is coupled with a higher level of customer support than that which is normally offered", said Simon.